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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Rye as q soilinE Crop.

Results from experiments conducted af
the Pennsylvania State College Of Agricul-
tural grounds, in relation to the value Of
rye as forage crop for soiling, make It
appear: 1. That SO far as the chemical
analysis can determine, sojling rye is much
inferior to pasture grass as an exclusive
feed. 2. Fed with some nitrogenous sub
stance, as malt sprouts, oil cake, etc, Il
may in many instances be more profitable
on account of it's much greater yield. 5.
Quite old soiling rye closely resembles the
mean of first and second crop hay in COM
position, but is juicier, and has yield
which is greater by one-half. 4. High
manuring produces a crop Of better nutri-
tive quality, and in very much greater
quantity, and no distinction was shown
by the cattle fed against the ranker
growth 20 5I,E'sas &g5 845$
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

Perfect simplicity is the antithesis of
vulgarity, and simplicity is the quality
which modern life is most calculated to
destroy The whole tendency of modern
education is to create an intense self con-
sciousness; and whoever is self conscious
has lost the charm of simplicity, and has
already become vulgar in manner. The
most high bred persons are those in
whom we find a perfect naturalness, an
entire absence of self consciousness. The
whole influence of modern education is to
concentrate the mind of the child on it.
self as it grows up this egotism becomes
confirmed; you have at once an individual
both self absorbed and affected, both hard
toward others and vain of itself. -"Ouida"
in North American Review.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
The Chinaman's Physique.

OF mean physique, with gaunt figure,
slopng shoulders, small arms and handy
legs-still, the Chinaman will tire out the
most robust white man in many occupa-
tions, and will prove invulnerable to all
the complaints that are so fatal to large
bodies OF workmen of other nationalities.
The coole in California will live on a
pound of rice per day; if he can add to
this a half pound of pork the limit of his
desire is reached; not that he does not like
good living and American cooking, but
these things are not included in his esti-
mate of the essentials. After living on
the fat of the land in an American house
hold, he will return to his old plain rice
diet apparently without a murmur.-
George r. Fitch in The Cosmopolitan.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
"lncurberased" Eggs Not Wanted.


II want a dozen eggs, but want eggs
as is eggs, end not none o. them as has bin
incurberated.n
This was the way a little old woman
made her wants known in Second ave-
nue. grocery store this morning, and . re-
porter, who was by, asked her what she
meant by ''incurberated eggs" and was
surprised at her answer.
"Well, my boy James lives up to West
Schuyler in Herkimer county. He's got
quite smart place up there and raises
chickens. That is, he chucks lot Of eggs
into kind of box, turns on the Gas,
puts thermometer into the box long
with the eggs, and then waits for 'em to
hatch. The eggs, though, that he puts In
the box are all examined first. He buys
'em from farmers and puts 'em in the box,
which he calls an incurberator II, after
bein' in this incurberator awhile, them
eggs don't show they are fertile he takes
'em out Of the box and sends 'em to mar
ket Now, them eggs don't want, fer l
don't believe they are good for nothin'.
Inquiries developed the fact that To
old woman was right, and that many eGp
sent to market have been tested in incu-
bators before they are shipped and besn
found lacking in fertility. New York
Mail and Express.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Subterranean City of Champagne.

Epernay, in France, is a vast subter-
raneal city Of champagne. For miles
and miles there are streets hewn out Of
the solid chalk flanked with piles of bot
ties with champagne of all blends and
qualities. There is no light in this laby-
rinth of streets, crossings and turnipgs,
except what the spluttering candles af-
ford. All is dark, dank and damp, with
the temperature away down about zero.
The largest champagne manufacturers in
Epernay have underground cellars which
cover forty-five acres of ground and con-
tain 100000 bottles of wine. There is a
whole street in Epernay lined with fine
chateaux, all owned by champagne men.
New York Sun.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

O., The bill for the aid of public libraries
passed the legislature and has been signed
by the governor. This is the bill drawn
up by Mr.. White, of this city, which sub
mits to vote the proposition of tax OF
one mill on dollar for the library fund.
1t is not thought but what every citizen
will acquiesce in this proposition. The
amount raised thereby will be about $500
for Jamestown, which will at once put
he library on sound footing. Mr..
White and Senator Dodge are to be con-
pratulated on the success of the bill.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

The Argus notices that Supt. Graham
is a candidate for mayor of jamestown,
and suggests the name of Assistant Su-
perintendent Greer as mayor of Fargo.
Col. Greer is we'll known and popular
gentleman with strong following. He
would make gallant fight, and if elected
could doubtless spare enough time from
his railway duties to look after the affairs
of the city with the same care and atten-
tion to business that he gives to those of
the cOmDany.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Do Not Let a Good Chance Slip by
Now.

Time rolls ever on; so does the Wheel
of Fortune under the management of the
Louisiana State Lottery at New Orleans,
La, with the supervision of Generals Il.
T. Beauregard of La, and Jubal A. Early
OF Va, who Gas usual had the entire con-
duct of the 2D2d Grand Monthly Draw
ing on Tuesday always Tuesday,, Feb.
Sth, 1887. The amount scattered was
$535,OOO. The tickets were $40 each. No.
1887 drew the First Capital Of $15O,OOO.
It was sold in tenths at 81 each--one was
won by ':combine" of twenty-five car
drivers of the Lombard and South St.
Railway of Philadel lphia, and was paid by
Adams Express Co.; one was paid to Jo-
seph Strang of Auburn, n. Y; one to
Marston e Jordan, No. 81 Commercial
st., Portland, Me-; one to Fred. Tegt-
meier, Cleveland, o.; one to Gattmau 4
Co., Aberdeen, Miss; one to Harmon Net
terfield, of Kingsland, Wells Co., Ind,
paid through the First National Bank
of Fort Wayne, Ind; one to DR.:
kJ. A. Tigner, B. F. Clark, and
Miss Abbie Webb of Rome, Ga; two
tenths were collected by Wells, Fargo &
Co.'S Bank of San Francisco, CAL; the
remainder elsewhere. No. 45.151 drew
Second Prize of $5O.OOO-also sold in
tenths at 81 each; two were collected by
Jas. w. d. Stokes, Detroit, Mich; two
were collected by Thos. Alexander of
Washington City, d. c.; one was col
lected by the German Bank OF Memphis,
Tenn; one by E. Rosenheim, No. 80 Beale
street, Memphis, Tenn; one was collect
ed by the First National Bank of San
Francisco, CAL: one by the Wells, Fargo
& Co.'S Bank of San Francisco, etc, etc.
The Third Prize of S2O.OOO went to No.
14.1O5-sold in tenths at 81 each; one
went to G.. Fl. Perrow, Morristown, Tenn;
one to w. E. Barrett, st. Johnsbury, VT;
one to Geo. Schilly, 7, 8 and II W. Court
ST., Memphis. Tenn; one to ID. N. Vance,
cashier of National Bank of Carrollton,
KY; one to Felix Clavere, Los Angeles,
Cal; one TO M. Hollister, Wayland, Polk
Co., Neb.; one to the Bank of California,
San Francisco, Cal, etc, etc. The two
Fourth Prizes of $4,000 went to No.
sc, ,267-one half sold at s. to G. Barthold,
New York; and 99,460-sold in fractional
parts to parties in Galveston and San
Angelo, Texas, Chicago, Philadelphia,
Sanford, Fla, Carrollton, KY, etc, etc.
The 2O3d Grand Monthly Drawing will
take place on Tuesday, April 18th, and
any information desired can be had on
application to NJ. A. Dauphin, New Or
leans. La. Do not let the opportunity
slip this time
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Mrs. Cleveland's Method.

Mrs. Clevelund's method of shaking a
callers hand is commended to hostesses
who desire to become popular. There is
nothing more chilling to a caller of cor
dial manner than to have the tips of two
Or three fingers extended by a hostess as
frigidly as though the caller were some
moral or physical leper, with no claim
upon humanity, big or little. Mrs. Cleve-
land knows this. She grasps callers
hand with firm, warm clasp, not neglect
ing to look him squarely in the face mean
while, and her greetings are as varied as
circumstances will permit. Mrs. Cleve-
land has the faculty of remembering faces
as we'll as names, and of being able at the
state and diplomatic dinners to call each
one of her guests by name. me.-Philadelphia
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

WrH it's usual happy felicity of ex-
preston, the Fargo Sun thus mentions a
new candidate for the mayoralty who
has lately appeared in the metropolis OF
the Red. The Sun says:
A new candidate for mayor: Fargo
for Jesus" the salvationists are distribu-
ting hand bill with this title on, and we
infer he is their candidate, and that they
have won Fargo over to his support, but
we have referred the subject to our relig-
ious editor who will return in a few
days in condition to properly handle
the question.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Soap Suds as q Fertilizer.

1t is remarkable fact, that, in men
tioning the various things which possess
manurial value and ought, therefore, to
be saved in the compost heaps or else
where, account is seldom taken Of soap
suds. In point Of fact, soap suds from
the laundry and bath room, also all dish
water from the kitchen, are of too mnch
value to growing plants to be wasted. A
part of the virtue of wood ashes, which
every one acknowledges to be an excellent
fertilizer, is taken from them by teaching,
and the lye, when combined with the fats
and oils used in soap making and the
grease and dirt extracted by soap suda
from various articles oleansed with it,
must of necessity have considerable value
as q fertilizer.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

JAMESTOWN should feel elated over the
success of her member, and the friends
who have so persistently labored
land steered the big asylum appropriation
i nto a safe harbor. Times are already
Frightening for this city. Within the
next year nearly quarter of a million OF
dollars will be expended for this institu-
ton alone. Labor of all kinds will be
plenty. A big wheat crop, in addition to
the present prospects of loosening large
amount of ready cash here, will put new
life in every thing.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

AMONG the bills passed by the leg
islature was one for the compila-
ton of the laws, the same to be
completed within eight months, q. d..
Price of Highmore, and ex-Auditor Cald-
we'll of Sioux Falls, being appointed by
the governor for the work. Among the
other bills passed was the one for the IN
corporation of banking associations; to
create the counties of Pierce and Church,
to abolish the capital commission to sub
nit the question of division to the peo-
ple, Hughes grain and warehouse COM
mission. Another was the gopher tat
bill. Among the measures killed were
the oil inspectors bill, repeating the
gross earnings law and Furnishing wife
b,aters with the lash.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Power of Making or Marring.

In the first place, whatever individual
views we may hold about troubles being
the dispcnsations of Providence, it becomes
Il wicked and unwarrantable thing for us
to constitute ourselves as self-appointed
agents. Some of us do this more or less
deliberately, by putting trials and tests of
all sorts on people of whom we pretend to
be fond. Nothing is more ruinous. Our
way should be rather to make the perfect
way the easy way, to let nothing mar the
constant view of the ideal, to present no
other picture but the perfect one, instead
of doing as we too often do, put little
stumbling blocks in the way of the weak
member.
Think of how many people test their
children, their servants and their friends
long before their strength is equal to it,
and who, in this way, mar a growth that
might otherwise have strengthened into
perfection. Most of us, however, act I'M
consciously in the matter, not because we
mean to put obstacles in the way of others,
but because few of us think enough about
meaning not to do it. We never stop to
consider how, in our daily intercourse, an
immense power lies in our hands of making
or marring each others ives.-Rachel
Hamilton in New York Star.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

The old reliable James River National
Bank, one of the sturdy, solid banking
houses of the northwest-the only ma
tional bank now in the city presents its
statement elsewhere this morning.
Through flush and hard times the bank
keeps on the even tenor of its way, doing
business on business principles and
making friends and admirers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
mine, Morson County, has just had both
feet amputated at Fort Lincoln, but may

| mine, Morson County, has just had both
feet amputated at Fort Lincoln, but may
recover.
New YORK, March 15'--The New York
Central company has begun steps to do
without lamps in their cars and 80 lessen
the danger of fire. At the Grand Central
depot tonight an electric company gave
an exhibition of lighting the cars by in
candescent lamps with the aid of the
storage batteries. A drawing-room car
was fitted up with twenty-four lamps,
and the batteries stored to run two days.
The officers expressed themselves as
much pleased, and orders were given to
run the cars regularly between here and
Albany.
BRAINERD, March 1G.-The night clerk
at the Commercial hotel committed sui
eide in his room this morning by shoot
ing himself through the heart. He was
about fifty years Of age and married. No
cause is assigned for the act, which Gre
ates general surprise among his acquaint-
ances.
New YORK, March 15.-At regular
meeting of the board of directors of the
Northern Pacific Railroad company
March 18th, proposition will be consid-
cred to extend the road to Portland
about 214 miles.
PROVIDENCE March 16.-The republi-
can state convention met today and NOM
mated by acclamation all the present
officers from governor down, for the party
candidates.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

1t is impossible for an average citizen
in good, rugged health to realize how
many people suffer daily from fractures
and other injuries sustained through Slip
perry sidewalks. am told that sleet in
London viii produce thousand accidents,
and that special sanitary corps goes out
to attend to unfortunate individuals who
happen to become victims on such occa-
sions.-Globe Democrat.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

Ir is said that Gov. Church was de-
termined no unnecessary appropriation
should get away. He cut and slashed
nearly everything, and in many instances
vetoed bills and reduced items to the
ability of the territory to pay. Hundreds
of thousands of dollars were thus saved
nv the o0vornOr
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

AT recent Chicago meeting of north
western railway managers, called to dis
cuss the Interstate commerce bill, a
prominent official of the Northern Pa
cifc said that his company will not re
call or cancel any outstanding passes
until they are compelled to do SO under
the law. Other northwestern roads take
the same position.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

HOUSE bill number 253 has become a
law. It provides penalty for false reg
;stration of blooded stock within the ter
ritory of Dakota. This measure is in the
interest of stock growers and owners of
fine cattle and was result of I. G. Wade's
interchangeable efforts at the legislature.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
The Seed Wheat Matter.

Commissioner Eddy informs The
ALERT that his efforts in seeking infor-
nation for the Northern Pacific railroad
company in regard to furnishing seed
wheat for destitute farmers, extend only
to the matter of obtaining the necessary
names and the true situation Of the ap-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

The Valley City jurors, who were
taken to Bismarck on bench warrant
for refusing to appear when summoned,
we're fined heavily by Judge Francis, who
came near giving them a few days in the
"pen" for their indiscretion.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
or failed to construct the road they had
promised.

AUDITOR WARD has retained the ser
vices of Mr. Frank Morse, than whom no
more genial and competent assistant au-
ditor ever lived. Mr.. Ward can rest easy
over the Office business, of his appoint
ment now. 1t will be always found in
first class shape.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

plicants. He has no authority whatever
to grant the loan of seed, and such is en-
tirely under the control of the company.
Mr.. Eddy's efforts have been wholly di-
rected in seeking the information referred
to, and his large and extended acquain-
tance among all classes of people made
him one of the company's first selections
for the duty.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
The governor promptly signed the To-
cal option bill.

THE Kidder county bank, owned by W.
r. Steele, has been closed. Notice was
given that checks will be paid by the
Germania bank, in st, Paul. Mr.. Steele
is in st. Paul, and says he closed the bank
because it did not pay.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Effects of Early RISING

An experienced Boston oculist discour-
ages the practice of early rising especially
for children, on account of its evil effect
upon the eyes. He says that early rising
impairs the vitality Of the system, and
that he would as soon rob the child OF its
food and clothing as Of its morning hours.
Chicago Times.
Bisnarck's income is over 81, oOo,ooO .
year. --1=-s-.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17
Duluth Markets.

DULUTH. Mimi, March 16.- Wheat
opened cash. May 70 sellers; June s01s
Closed May 7S1s bid, June 1875 bid. Re-
ceipts, none. Shipments mono. Cars 12.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

A wrinkle TO Photographers.
Photo Artist Ito gourmand)-So, there,
now keep quite still and think Of your
tavorite dish.-Beiblatt.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-03-17

ST. PETERSBURG, March 15.--Students
were arrested near Anitchkin palace hav-
ing in their possession IA quantity of ex-
plosives. They were awaiting the COM
ing of the Gear on his way to take part in
the anniversary service. 1t has trans
pired that the plot against the Gar was
very widespread.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-21

There are two tiers OF boxes the lower
OF which is provided with sliding paper
doors, forming small rooms like bathing
machines. The pit is divided by low
cross bars into squares. reminding one Of
the cattle pens of old Smithfield. each
capable OF holding four persons comfort
ably n AJapanese family bent upon en-
Joyment engages n compartment for the
day in position suited to the purse-in
the middle Of the house il well to do,
nearer TO the stage or TO the back accord
ing To the scarcity of coin and, having
deposited clogs in the yestiairr. take up a
position with cushions, kettle, tea things,
smoking tray, and never move till mid
night, except TO pay visits To friends. 4
Japanese theatrical performance COM
mences generally at early dawn and lasts
dozen hours.
The stage occupies the end OF the build
ing from wall to wall. Oddly. the actors
do not make their appearance from the
side or back there are no Wings, but strut
along narrow platform over the heads of
the pit by means Of just such u boarded
footway as is used by European conjurers
Faithful to the canon of no illusion, the
performers stand ready dressed in an open
place off the entrance lobby. where all
who come in tAay see them; when they
hear their cue they push through knot
OF loiterers and march To the stage along
the platform, acting rs they 60. Indeed,
portions Of a scene which de-
mands rapid exit are frequently gone
through upon this narrow footway and
not on the stage at all: and the effect is
apt to he unintentionally comic, when a
small TarQuin is seen staggering along
under a full blown Lucrece, while the
chorus from their distant c9r-
ner are entreating him To respect her vir-
Magazine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-21
SAie Of n,,nds.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the city of
~ Springfield. Ohio. will offer for sale 20 the
highest and best bidder at the council cham
Der In said city. on
Tuesday, the lst day of November, \. D.,
1857. At O'Clock p m.. the bonds of said city
to the amount OF four thousand. three hund-
red and thirty four tst.SSi dollars. To be de-
nOminat ed As fellows:
One bond for the sum Of seven hundred and
ninety $50 dollais. dated on the 81 day of
date. -Four bonds Of the sum Of eight hund-
red and ei2hty-siX $3.50 dollars each. dated on
the 80 day OF October lss.. and payable in one,
two. three and four years from date. at the
once OF the city treasurer. in this city. Each
OF said bonds to bear six per cent per annum
interest, payable semi ann nualiy at the office Of
the city treasurer. in this city, on the ID days
OF April and October in each year, until the
payment Of the principal thereof; said bonds
70 be coupon bonds. said bonds 10 be issued
for tho purpose OF obtaining means for the
consLruetion OF the York street extension of
the Taylor street sewer. in Taylor street sewer
district. or sewer district No. 3, and the con-
struction Of the Market street sewer, in Cen
ter street sewer district. or sewer district No
4. and when sold. are 10 be taken and paid for
by the purchaser thereof in cash. at the offce
of the city treasurer, In this city, at such
times and in such amounts as the city council
shall. from time TO time. by resolution. desig-
nate. and - the needs Of the city shall re-
Quire-
BIDS Tor the purchase of said bonds may be
nled in writing with the city clerk at any time
sxtd bonds, and bids, either verbal or In writ
ing " u be received by said council said
lst day Of November. at o'clock p m when
all bids Will be considered By the cits council.
and said bonds will be sold ut not less than
par value and accrued interest. subj ct 10 the
condition hereinbefore set forth, to the high
est and best bidder.
J. S. sHEwALTER.
23lbs City Clerk.